Melanie serves as the Administrative Coordinator in the Dean of Students Office at the University of Michigan. As Administrative Coordinator, she provides leadership for the daily office and administrative operations. She serves as communications lead for the office; manages front desk operations in the Dean of Students Office suites; creates a professional welcoming atmosphere; coordinates and provide logistical and operational support for various DOS events and programs (including Parent & Family Weekend); and hires, trains, and supervises the student staff at the front desk of the Dean of Students Office.
Prior to working at the University of Michigan, she worked as a K12 Educator/Visual Arts Teacher throughout Michigan schools. She received her Associate of Science Degree from Monroe County Community College in 2003 and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from Eastern Michigan University in 2006. In 2011, she received her Master in Art Education from the University of Toledo.